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2 Table of contents SAFETy SETUp OpERATION MAINTENANcE Safety... 2 Specifications... 5 Setup... 6 Operation WARNING SyMBOLS AND DEFINITIONS Maintenance Parts Lists and Diagrams Warranty This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death. Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury. Addresses practices not related to personal injury. IMpORTANT SAFETy INFORMATION General Tool Safety Warnings Read all safety warnings and instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. Save all warnings and instructions for future reference. 1. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order. 2. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on. 3. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents. 4. DON T USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Don t use power tools in damp or wet locations, or expose them to rain. Keep work area well lighted. 5. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors should be kept safe distance from work area. 6. MAKE WORKSHOP KID PROOF with padlocks, master switches, or by removing starter keys. 7. DON T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed. 8. USE RIGHT TOOL. Don t force tool or attachment to do a job for which it was not designed. Page 2 For technical questions, please call Item 60564

3 General Tool Safety Warnings (cont.) Table A: REcOMMENDED MINIMUM WIRE GAUGE FOR EXTENSION cords (120 VOLT) NAMEpLATE AMpERES (at full load) EXTENSION cord LENGTH Do not use. 9. USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. Table A shows the correct size to use depending on cord length and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord. 10. WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets, or other jewelry which may get caught in moving parts. Nonslip footwear is recommended. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair. 11. ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES. Also use face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty. Everyday eyeglasses only have impact resistant lenses, they are NOT safety glasses. 12. SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work when practical. It s safer than using your hand and it frees both hands to operate tool. Grounding Instructions 13. DON T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. 14. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories. 15. DISCONNECT TOOLS before servicing; when changing accessories, such as blades, bits, cutters, and the like. 16. REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Make sure switch is in off position before plugging in. 17. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consult the owner s manual for recommended accessories. The use of improper accessories may cause risk of injury to persons. 18. NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is unintentionally contacted. 19. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any other conditions that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced. 20. NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED. TURN POWER OFF. Don t leave tool until it comes to a complete stop. TO prevent ELEcTRIc SHOcK AND DEATH FROM INcORREcT GROUNDING WIRE connection READ AND FOLLOW THESE INSTRUcTIONS: V~ Grounded Tools: Tools with Three prong plugs 1. In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This tool is equipped with an electric cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into a matching outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances. 2. Do not modify the plug provided if it will not fit the outlet, have the proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. SAFETy MAINTENANcE OpERATION SETUp Item For technical questions, please call Page 3

4 Grounding Instructions (cont.) SAFETy SETUp OpERATION MAINTENANcE 3. Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. The conductor with insulation having an outer surface that is green with or without yellow stripes is the equipment-grounding conductor. If repair or replacement of the electric cord or plug is necessary, do not connect the equipmentgrounding conductor to a live terminal. 4. Check with a qualified electrician or service personnel if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if in doubt as to whether the tool is properly grounded. 5. Use only 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong grounding plugs and 3-pole receptacles that accept the tool s plug. 6. Repair or replace damaged or worn cord immediately. Band Saw Safety Warnings For your Own Safety Read Instruction Manual Before Operating Saw 1. Wear eye protection. 2. Do not remove jammed cutoff pieces until blade has stopped. 3. Maintain proper adjustment of blade tension, blade guides, and thrust bearings. 4. Adjust upper guide to just clear workpiece. 5. Hold workpiece firmly against table. 6. For safe operation, the upper blade guide, the blade tension, and the thrust bearing must all be properly adjusted before operation. Carefully follow the ASSEMBLy instructions, and specifically phase 8: Saw Blade Installation, for an explanation of how to make the needed adjustments. 7. Use special care when unpacking or replacing bandsaw blade. Blade can be under tension and may suddenly uncoil. Wear ANSIapproved safety glasses under a full face shield and heavy-duty work gloves. 8. DO NOT OpERATE WITH ANy GUARD DISABLED, DAMAGED, OR REMOVED. Moving guards must move freely and close instantly. Grounding pin 125 V~ 3-prong plug and Outlet (for up to 125 V~ and up to 15 A) 7. This tool is intended for use on a circuit that has an outlet that looks like the one illustrated in 125 V~ 3-prong plug and Outlet. The tool has a grounding plug that looks like the plug illustrated in 125 V~ 3-prong plug and Outlet. 8. The outlet must be properly installed and grounded in accordance with all codes and ordinances. 9. Do not use an adapter to connect this tool to a different outlet. 9. The use of accessories or attachments not recommended by the manufacturer may result in a risk of injury to persons. 10. When servicing use only identical replacement parts. 11. Only use safety equipment that has been approved by an appropriate standards agency. Unapproved safety equipment may not provide adequate protection. Eye protection must be ANSI-approved and breathing protection must be NIOSH-approved for the specific hazards in the work area. 12. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury. 13. Industrial applications must follow OSHA guidelines. 14. Maintain labels and nameplates on the tool. These carry important safety information. If unreadable or missing, contact Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement. 15. Avoid unintentional starting. Prepare to begin work before turning on the tool. 16. People with pacemakers should consult their physician(s) before use. Electromagnetic fields in close proximity to heart pacemaker could cause pacemaker interference or pacemaker failure. Page 4 For technical questions, please call Item 60564

5 Band Saw Safety Warnings (cont.) 17. WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities, contains chemicals known [to the State of California] to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: Lead from lead-based paints Crystalline silica from bricks and cement or other masonry products Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles. (California Health & Safety Code , et seq.) 18. WARNING: Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. (California Health & Safety Code , et seq.) 19. The warnings, precautions, and instructions discussed in this instruction manual cannot cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. It must be understood by the operator that common sense and caution are factors which cannot be built into this product, but must be supplied by the operator. SAFETy Vibration Safety This tool vibrates during use. Repeated or long-term exposure to vibration may cause temporary or permanent physical injury, particularly to the hands, arms and shoulders. To reduce the risk of vibration-related injury: 1. Anyone using vibrating tools regularly or for an extended period should first be examined by a doctor and then have regular medical check-ups to ensure medical problems are not being caused or worsened from use. Pregnant women or people who have impaired blood circulation to the hand, past hand injuries, nervous system disorders, diabetes, or Raynaud s Disease should not use this tool. If you feel any medical or physical symptoms related to vibration (such as tingling, numbness, and white or blue fingers), seek medical advice as soon as possible. Specifications 2. Do not smoke during use. Nicotine reduces the blood supply to the hands and fingers, increasing the risk of vibration-related injury. 3. Use tools with the lowest vibration when there is a choice between different processes. 4. Include vibration-free periods each day of work. 5. Grip tool as lightly as possible (while still keeping safe control of it). Let the tool do the work. 6. To reduce vibration, maintain the tool as explained in this manual. If any abnormal vibration occurs, stop use immediately. SAVE THESE INSTRUcTIONS. Electrical Rating 120V~ / 60Hz / 7.1A Max. Cutting Width 14 Max. Cutting Height 6 Speeds (4) 568, 1080, 1582, and 2529 FPM (Feet Per Minute) Table Size 14 x 14 Table Tilt 0-45 Blade Size 93-1/2 L x 3/8 W x 0.02 T Table Height From Floor 42-1/ MAINTENANcE OpERATION SETUp Item For technical questions, please call Page 5

6 Setup - Before Use: Read the ENTIRE IMpORTANT SAFETy INFORMATION section at the beginning of this manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product. SAFETy SETUp OpERATION MAINTENANcE Note: For additional information regarding the parts listed in the following pages, refer to the Assembly Diagram near the end of this manual. Stand Assembly Note: During this phase, finger tighten all Nuts to allow adjustment and leveling. All connections in this phase are made with one Carriage Bolt (55) going through the connection from the outside then being secured with a Washer (58) and Nut (60). 1. Fasten the Connecting Plate (5) to the top end of the Motor Plate (7). The top end of the Motor Plate has the shorter flange and the bottom end has the longer flange. See Figure 1, right. 2. Fasten Supporting Plates (4) to the ends of the Base Plate (6). Attach the Motor Plate (7) to the end of the slots in the Base Plate. See Figure 2, right. 3. Fasten the Front Leg (2), the one with the cord to the left side of the Plate assembly, inserting the carriage bolts through the Front Leg s bottom mounting holes and into the mounting holes on the left of the Supporting Plate. Then fasten the Rear Leg (3) to the right side of the Supporting Plate. Then fasten second Supporting Plate on the other sides of the Front and Rear Legs. See Figure 3, right. Figure 1 Figure Base Plate (6) Figure 3 Connecting Plate (5) Motor Plate (7) Supporting Plate (4) Motor Plate (7) Rear Leg (3) Front Leg (2) Supporting Plate (4) Page 6 For technical questions, please call Item 60564

7 Stand Assembly (continued) Set the Face Plate (1) onto the stand assembly and fasten to the top SIDE mounting holes on Front and Rear Legs. Figure 4 Face Plate (1) SAFETy NOTE: Be sure that the belt opening on the Face Plate is positioned away from the switch. See Figure 4, right. Plate Assembly 5. Slide the Inner Plate (9) under the opposite end of the Face Plate and fasten together using the TOP mounting holes. Then fasten to the top middle holes on the Connecting Plate to the other end of the Face Plate. See Figure 5, right. 6. Set the Fixed Plates (64) against each bottom corner of the Front and Rear Legs, making sure the mounting holes face downward. See Figure 6, right. 7. Use the Hex Bolts (53), Flat Washers (58) and Nuts (60) to fasten the Feet (65-1), Pads (65) and Fixed Plates together. See Figure 7, right. 8. Make sure Stand is level. If level, tighten all hardware connections now. Figure 5 Figure 6 Inner Plate (9) Figure 7 Nut (60) Fixed Plate (64) Pad (65) Feet (65-1) Hex Bolt (53) Flat Washer (58) Face Plate (1) Fixed Plate (64) MAINTENANcE OpERATION SETUp Item For technical questions, please call Page 7

8 Bandsaw Body to Stand Assembly 91A 93A 92A 48A SAFETy SETUp OpERATION MAINTENANcE 1. Orient the Saw Body with the Stand before lifting it. The Pulley(s) need to align over the belt cutout and the four bolt holes must line up with the stand mounting slots. 2. With at least one assistant, lower the Bandsaw Body down on the Stand s Face Plate. Make sure that the holes in the Body line up with the slots in the stand and that the pulley lines up over the belt cutout. See Figure 8, right. 3. Insert the four Bolts (91A) through one Washer (93A) each and into the holes in the Saw Body from the top. 4. Attach each Bolt using Washer, Lock Washer (92A), and Nut (48A). Leave the hardware only finger tight. 5. Measure to verify that the saw body is properly aligned to the stand. Make needed adjustments, then wrench tighten the hardware. Motor to Stand Assembly - pulley Mounting 1. Remove the tape securing the Key (10-1) to the shaft of the Motor (10). Set the Key aside. 2. The Key for this saw s Motor shaft will need to be offset by about 0.3 from the end of the shaft to allow the Set Screw (13) to function properly. To assist in this, thread a M5 Nut (60) all the way onto a M5 x 15 Pan Head Bolt (53) for temporary use as a depth gauge. 3. Slide the Motor Pulley (12) over the end of the Motor s shaft, larger end first. Line up the Key slots in both the Pulley and the Motor Shaft. Slide the Key (10-1) into the slots. Align the end of the Pulley, Key, and Shaft with one another. See Figure 9, right. The Motor Pulley will need to be held in this position for now. 4. Hold the Motor Pulley in place and insert the depth gauge you made in step 2 into the Key slot, pushing the key into position. The depth gauge can now be disassembled and placed with the other hardware. 5. While holding the Motor Pulley in place, tighten the Set Screw (13) in the side of the Pulley to secure it to the shaft. See Figure 10, right. The Pulley will no longer need to be held in place. Figure 8 Figure 9 Face Plate (1) Belt Cutout Key (10-1) Motor (10) Motor Shaft Saw Pulley (103A) Saw Body Figure 10 Motor Pulley (12) Set Screw (13) Motor Pulley (12) Page 8 For technical questions, please call Item 60564

9 Motor to Stand Assembly - Motor Mounting 1. Have an assistant hold the Motor in place while it is attached to the Motor Plate (7). Turn it so that the mounting slots on the Motor face the Motor Plate. 2. There are two sets of slots on the Motor Plate. Line the Motor Pulley up with the Saw Pulley above it. See Figure 11, right. Figure 11 Saw Pulley (103A) SAFETy Motor Pulley (103) 3. Insert a Bolt (53) and Washer (58) through each slot from one side, and secure the Motor to the Motor Plate using the Bolt, Washer, Lock Washer (57), and Nut (60). See Figure 12, right. NOTE: Leave the Nuts snug, but do not tighten them completely yet. 4. Remove the nylon cable tie that secured the Power Cord (20) during shipment. Figure 12 Power Cord (20) Motor Plate (7) MAINTENANcE OpERATION SETUp Item For technical questions, please call Page 9

10 Wiring Motor TO prevent ELEcTRIc SHOcK AND DEATH FROM INcORREcT GROUNDING WIRE connection, READ AND FOLLOW THESE INSTRUcTIONS: SAFETy SETUp OpERATION MAINTENANcE 1. After the power cord is unplugged, remove the Screws (23) from above and below the Power Switch (28) to release the Switch Plate (28-1). NOTE: Slide the Power Switch up to access the bottom Screw, if needed. See Figure 13, right. 2. Inside the stand, move the Switch Cover slightly to the side to allow access. 3. Insert the motor cord through the hole in the side of the Switch Cover (13A). See Figure 14, below. 4. The power cord wires are already connected at the bottom connections (black hot wire, white neutral wire, and green ground wire). Connect the wires from the Motor above the wires of the same color, black with black, white with white, and green with green. The green wire is attached to the screw to the right of the Switch. See Figure 14, right. WARNING! TO prevent ELEcTRIc SHOcK, FIRE AND DEATH: It is critical that the GREEN ground wire is attached to the terminal OUTSIDE the switch box and that ONLy the GREEN wire is attached outside the switch box. The included terminals are designed to reduce the risk of improper wiring; DO NOT MODIFy, REpLAcE OR FORcE THE TERMINALS. If you have any doubt about your ability to connect the motor wires safely and securely, have a certified electrician connect the wiring. 5. After the wiring is properly connected, carefully hold the Switch Cover in place and secure in place with the Screws. Power Cord (20) Figure 13 Screw (23) Power Switch (28) Figure 14 Black Black White Switch Plate (28-1) White Green Green Page 10 For technical questions, please call Item 60564

11 Table Assembly 47A 91A 92A 48A 1. Set the Table Bracket (45A) onto the saw body as shown in Figure 15, right. Note that the Table Stop bolt hole is on the side with the Pulleys. The saw body has alignment pins pre-installed to align the Table Bracket properly. Figure 15 Table Bracket (45A) Table Stop Bolt Hole SAFETy 2. Secure the Table Bracket to the Saw Body using Bolts (91A) and Lock Washers (92A). Tighten securely in place. 3. Thread the Nut (48A) onto the Table Stop Bolt (47A). Install the Table Stop Bolt into the hole noted in Figure Attach the Bracket Post (55A) to the saw body next to the Table Bracket. Secure in place with two Hex Bolts and Flat Washers, as shown in Figure 16, right. NOTE: The hardware for this step is packaged separately from the hardware bag. 5. Locate the Table Bracket. Note that there are two Bolts (40-1A) extending out from the bottom of the Trunnions (42A). Insert those two Bolts through the holes in the Table Bracket and secure the Bolts in place using Knobs (46A). See Figure 17, right. Bracket Post (55A) Trunnion (42A) Table Bracket (45A) Bolt (40-1A) Knob (46A) Figure 16 Figure 17 MAINTENANcE OpERATION SETUp Item For technical questions, please call Page 11

12 pulley cover Assembly and Belt Installation SAFETy SETUp OpERATION MAINTENANcE 1. Set the Pulley Box (11) over the Top Pulley (63A) and Saw Pulley (103A) with the door opening to the outside. See Figure 18, right. 2. Insert a Pan Head Bolt (62) through a Washer (56) and into each of the four holes at the bottom of the Pulley Box. Secure the Bolts from underneath using one Washer and Nut (61) each. 3. Secure the Pulley Cover Knob (63) to the door using Bolt (54) and Washer (59) from the other side. Do not overtighten. 4. Close the Pulley Box door temporarily to make sure it closes completely and securely. Belt Installation 5. Slide the Motor up towards the top of its rail to allow easy belt installation. 6. Using the chart above, choose which speed you would like the blade to operate at initially. Slide the Belt (102A) onto the desired Motor Pulley (12) position. Then slide the Belt up over the Saw Pulley (103A) in the same position. See Figure 19, right. 7. To set Belt tension, have an assistant pull down on the Motor and hold it in place to put tension on the Belt. Then test the belt s tension by gently pushing in on it in between pulleys. If it only deflects about 1/2 to 3/4 from straight, then the belt is properly tensioned at that motor position. While the assistant holds the motor at that position, secure the motor in place with the previously loosened Bolts and Nuts. 8. After tightening, verify that both pulleys are still aligned. Figure 18 Pulley Box (11) Figure 19 Top Pully (63A) Saw Pulley (103A) Saw Pulley (103A) 1D 3D Pulley Box Door Motor Pulley (12) pulley Speed Settings position Output FpM Note: The unnumbered innermost position on the Saw Pulley should ONLY be used to drive the Top Pulley (63A), and should not be used to change speeds. Page 12 For technical questions, please call Item 60564

13 pulley cover Assembly and Belt Installation (continued) Side panel Installation 8. Insert the Screws (68) into the Press Blocks (67) from the smooth side. Figure Attach the Press Blocks to the textured side of the Side Panel (66) by screwing the Screws into the mounting holes on the Side Panel. Leave the Screws just loose enough to allow the Press Blocks to turn. See Figure 20, right. SAFETy NOTE: Do not overtighten - use a screwdriver when tightening. 10. Position the Press Blocks so that they point towards the center of the Side Panel. See Figure 20, right. Press Block (67) 11. While holding the Side Panel by the two finger holes, place it inside the side of the Stand as shown in Figure 20, right. Rotate the Press Blocks out and tighten the Screws to secure the Side Panel in place. Repeat for the other Side Panel. Upper Guide and post cover Assembly 1. Assemble the Upper Blade Guard (2A) to the Bracket Post (5-1A) using the two Hex Head Bolts (73A) and Flat Washers (74A). 2. Loosen Hex Bolt (3A) on the side of the Bracket Post. Slide the Upper Blade Guard up into the Upper Covers and then the Bracket Post onto the end of the Guide Post (4A). Align the Bracket Post and tighten the Hex Bolt to secure it. See Figure 21, right. Figure 21 Upper Blade Guard (2A) Side Panel (66) Upper Wheel Guard (29A) Guide Post (4A) Hex Bolt (3A) Bracket Post (5-1A) MAINTENANcE OpERATION SETUp Item For technical questions, please call Page 13

14 Operating Instructions Read the ENTIRE IMpORTANT SAFETy INFORMATION section at the beginning of this manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product. SAFETy SETUp OpERATION MAINTENANcE Tool Set Up TO prevent SERIOUS INJURy FROM AccIDENTAL OpERATION: Turn the power Switch of the tool to its OFF position and unplug the tool from its electrical outlet before assembling or making any adjustments to the tool. TO prevent SERIOUS INJURy: DO NOT OpERATE WITH ANy GUARD DISABLED, DAMAGED, OR REMOVED. Saw Blade Installation 1. Fully open the Upper Wheel Guard (29A) and the Lower Wheel Guard (69A). 2. Remove the Spring Pin (37-1A), Table Insert (37A) and Table Pin (38A). See Figure 22, right. 3. Turn the Blade Adjusting Knob (14A) counterclockwise 5-10 full turns. See Figure 23, right. 4. With both hands, hold the Saw Blade with its teeth pointing downward and away from your body. Then insert one side of the Saw Blade (36A) back side first and through the slot in the Table (39A). See Figure 24, right. Table (39A) Figure 22 Figure 23 Figure 24 Blade Adjusting Knob (14A) Spring Pin (37-1A) Table Insert (37A) Table Pin (38A) Saw Blade (36A) Page 14 For technical questions, please call Item 60564

15 5. Position the Saw Blade (36A) through the upper Blade Guides (11A) and over the Upper Wheel (24A). See Figure 25, right. Figure 25 Upper Wheel (24A) Saw Blade (36A) 6. Place the Saw Blade on the Lower Wheel (67A) and through the lower Blade Guides (11-1A). See Figure 25, right. Blade Guide (11A) SAFETy 7. Replace the Table Insert and Table Pin. 8. Place the Blade Guard (70A) onto the two Studs and over the Saw Blade. See Figure 25, right. WARNING! Replace both Blade Guards (69A and 29A) and secure them in place BEFORE operation to prevent serious injury. Dust chute Setup (Optional) If you wish to attach a dust collector to this Bandsaw, attach the Dust Chute (94A) to the Lower Wheel Guard (69A) using the Screws (95A). See Figure 26, right. Saw Blade Tensioning and Tracking 1. The Saw Blade tension is adjusted using the Blade Adjusting Knob on the back of the Inner Wheel Guard (28A). Turn the Knob clockwise to increase tension and counterclockwise to decrease tension. Note: Too much tension is a common cause of Saw Blade breakage and other unsatisfactory performance. Relieve the tension when the Bandsaw is not in use. 2. Adjust Upper and Lower Blade Guides so that they do not contact the blade during tracking adjustment. 3. Loosen the nut on the shaft of the Blade Tracking Knob (18A). Blade Guard (70A) Lower Wheel (67A) Figure 26 Dust Chute (94A) Lower Wheel Guard (69A) Figure 27 Inner Wheel Guard (28A) Blade Adjusting Knob (14A) Blade Tracking Knob (18A) Blade Guide (11-1A) MAINTENANcE OpERATION SETUp Item For technical questions, please call Page 15

16 Saw Blade Tensioning and Tracking (continued) SAFETy SETUp OpERATION MAINTENANcE 4. WARNING! To prevent serious injury; adjust blade tracking only with the Bandsaw off and power cord unplugged. Slowly turn the Upper and Lower Wheels clockwise by gloved hand and watch the Saw Blade to see whether it travels in the center of the Upper Wheel or not. If not, adjust the tracking as follows: If the Saw Blade begins to creep toward the front edge of the Upper Wheel, turn the Blade Tracking Knob clockwise 1/4 turn to draw the Saw Blade toward the back of the Upper Wheel. If the Saw Blade begins to creep toward the back edge of the Upper Wheel, turn the Blade Tracking Knob counterclockwise 1/4 turn to draw the Saw Blade toward the front of the Upper Wheel. Guide and Bearing Adjustment 1. WARNING! Only adjust guides and bearings after blade tension and tracking is properly adjusted. 2. Loosen hex bolt on the Bracket Post (5-1A) and make sure that the Bracket Post is aligned with the Saw Blade. 3. Loosen the Knob Screw (56-1A) on the side of the Bracket Post and adjust the upper Blade Guides (11A) position so that they line up with the flat portion of the Saw Blade without reaching the cutting edge. See Figure 28, right. Tighten the Knob Screw after adjustment. 4. Loosen the two Hex Bolts (10A) and move the upper Blade Guides as close as possible to the side of the Saw Blade without touching it. Tighten the Hex Bolts. 5. Loosen the two Angle Knobs (46A) under the Table and pivot the Table forward as far as possible. See Figure 30, on page Loosen the two Bolts (53A) on the Bracket Post (55A) and adjust the lower Blade Guides positions so that they line up with the flat portion of the Saw Blade without reaching the cutting edge. See Figure 28, right. Tighten the Bolts after adjustment. 7. Pivot the Table backward as far as possible. 8. Loosen the two Hex Bolts and move the lower Blade Guides as close as possible to the side of the Saw Blade without touching it. Then, tighten the Bolts (53A). 9. Return Table to its normal position and secure with Knobs. 5. If any tracking adjustments were made, repeat the previous until the Blade stays centered on the Upper Wheel for at least 5 turns or so. 6. Tighten the nut on the shaft of the Blade Tracking Knob after adjustment, locking the tracking in place. Figure 28 Blade Guide (11A) Hex Bolt (10A) Blade Guide (11A) Hex Bolt Knob Screw (56-1A) Table Insert (37A) Bracket Post (55A) Page 16 For technical questions, please call Item 60564

17 Blade Guide Adjustment 1. Loosen the Knob (6A) and set the Bracket Post as close as possible to the top surface of the material being cut. See Figure 29, right. Figure Once the Bracket Post is adjusted, securely tighten the Knob. Knob (6A) SAFETy Table Angle Adjustment 1. Loosen the two Angle Knobs (46A) underneath the Table. See Figure 30, right. 2. Tilt the Table to the left or right until the needle points are set to the desired angle on the Scale (51A). Once properly adjusted, securely tighten both Angle Knobs (46A). Blade Speed Adjustment 1. Remove the Side Panel and open the Pulley Box to allow access. 2. Use the Belt Installation instructions on page 16 to change the Belt s position to the desired speed setting. Scale (51A) Figure 30 Angle Knob (46A) Table (39A) 3. Replace the Side Panel and close the Pulley Box after changing the speed setting. Angle Knob (46A) MAINTENANcE OpERATION SETUp Item For technical questions, please call Page 17

18 Work piece and Work Area Set Up SAFETy SETUp OpERATION MAINTENANcE 1. Designate a work area that is clean and well-lit. The work area must not allow access by children or pets to prevent distraction and injury. 2. Route the power cord along a safe route to reach the work area without creating a tripping hazard or exposing the power cord to possible damage. The power cord must reach the work area with enough extra length to allow free movement while working. 3. Secure loose work pieces using a vise or clamps (not included) to prevent movement while working. 4. There must not be objects, such as utility lines, nearby that will present a hazard while working. Page 18 For technical questions, please call Item 60564

19 General Operating Instructions 1. Before starting the Bandsaw make sure all adjustments are properly made and all of the guards are in place. Figure Make sure you know how to turn the bandsaw off before beginning. To turn the bandsaw off, push the Switch down. 3. Before turning on the power, make sure that nothing is obstructing the blade. Key Engaged SAFETy 4. Keep the Bracket Post (5-1A) down as close to the material being cut as possible. 5. To turn on the Bandsaw, insert the Key, then pull the Switch up, see Figure 31. Push it down to stop and remove Key, see Figure 32. When turning on the Bandsaw, allow the machine to reach its full speed before cutting the material. Figure 32 WARNING! TO prevent SERIOUS INJURy AND AMpUTATION: Keep hands out of cut line of blade at all times. 6. Do not force the material into the Saw Blade. Light contact with the Saw Blade will permit easier following of the line and prevent undue friction, heating and work-hardening of the Saw Blade at its back edge. 7. Keep the Saw Blade sharp for easier forward pressure when cutting. 8. Move the material slowly and steadily against the Saw Blade. 9. Avoid twisting the Saw Blade when attempting to turn sharp corners. Remember to slowly saw around the outside of corners. Key Power Switch 10. When cutting curves, turn the material carefully so that the Saw Blade can follow the line without being twisted. 11. If a curve is so abrupt that it is necessary to repeatedly back up and cut a new kerf, a more narrow Saw Blade should be used. 12. After use, turn off bandsaw, remove Switch Key, unplug the power cord and allow the bandsaw to cool. 13. caution: TO prevent FIRE: Do not allow sawdust to accumulate inside the bandsaw. After every use, when the bandsaw is cool, clean out the sawdust: a. Wear heavy-duty gloves, ANSIapproved safety goggles and NIOSHapproved dust mask/respirator. b. Open the Lower Wheel Guard (69A). c. Clean the sawdust out with a brush or vacuum. d. Close the Lower Wheel Guard. Note: A dust collector may reduce the need for this cleaning if used. MAINTENANcE OpERATION SETUp Item For technical questions, please call Page 19

20 Maintenance and Servicing procedures not specifically explained in this manual must be performed only by a qualified technician. SAFETy SETUp OpERATION MAINTENANcE TO prevent SERIOUS INJURy FROM AccIDENTAL OpERATION: Turn the power Switch of the tool to its OFF position and unplug the tool from its electrical outlet before performing any inspection, maintenance, or cleaning procedures. TO prevent SERIOUS INJURy FROM TOOL FAILURE: Do not use damaged equipment. If abnormal noise or vibration occurs, have the problem corrected before further use. cleaning, Maintenance, and Lubrication 1. BEFORE EAcH USE, inspect the general condition of the tool. Check for: loose hardware, misalignment or binding of moving parts, cracked or broken parts, damaged electrical wiring, and any other condition that may affect its safe operation. 2. DO NOT INTRODUcE WATER INTO THE ELEcTRIc MOTOR THROUGH THE MOTOR VENTS. 3. Do not use solvents to wipe off the Bandsaw, as damage may result. 4. With a brush or soft cloth, remove all the sawdust from within the Lower Wheel Guard of the Bandsaw. 5. If necessary, wipe with a damp cloth. A mild detergent can also be used. 6. Once clean, lubricate all moving parts with a light oil. 7. WARNING! If the supply cord of this tool is damaged, it must be replaced only by a qualified service technician. 8. Store the Bandsaw covered with a cloth cover. Page 20 For technical questions, please call Item 60564

21 Troubleshooting problem possible causes probable Solutions Bandsaw will not start. 1. No power at outlet. 1. Check power at outlet and at circuit breakers. Bandsaw blade does not move although motor is running. Cuts are not straight Blade will not cut or cuts slowly. Blade dulling too rapidly. Motor running too hot. Frequent Saw Blade Breakage. Workpiece cuts appear rough. 2. Loose, or damaged electrical connections or wiring. 1. Blade tension knob is not tight. 2. Blade has slipped off pulley wheel. 3. Blade is broken. 1. Work not square with Table. 2. Dull Blade. 3. Blade Guide Assembly loose. 1. Teeth have been dulled by contact with hardened steel or long usage. 2. Speed setting too low. 3. Blade mounted on backwards. 1. Blade is too coarse. 2. Hard spots on material. 3. Blade installed backwards. 1. Blade too coarse or too fine for workpiece. 2. Excessive dirt, chips and sawdust have accumulated around Wheels and/or Saw Blade. 1. Blade is too coarse for workpiece being cut. 2. Guides/Guards are misaligned. 3. Possible Blade Weld Cracking. 1. Workpiece being fed into Saw Blade to fast. 2. Blade is too coarse for material being cut. 2. Check all wiring and connections. Tighten all connections. If damaged wiring is found, replace it. DO NOT repair damaged wiring. 1. Turn motor off. Adjust tension and restart Bandsaw. 2. Open cover housing and check. 3. Replace blade. 1. Use Miter Gauge; adjust tilt of head at Replace Blade. 3. Tighten Blade Guide. 1. Replace blade. 2. Use higher speed setting. 3. Remove blade and mount correctly. 1. Use a finer tooth Blade. 2. Increase pressure more gently on object being cut. 3. Remove Blade and turn inside out before reinstalling. 1. Use Blade with correct pitch. 2. Clean the Bandsaw thoroughly. 1. Use a Saw Blade with a finer pitch. 2. Adjust the Guides/Guards as noted on page 16 of this manual. 3. Replace the Saw Blade. 1. Slow down the speed at which you are feeding material through the blade. 2. Use a blade with a finer pitch. SAFETy MAINTENANcE OpERATION SETUp Item For technical questions, please call Page 21

22 parts Lists and Diagrams Bandsaw Stand parts List SAFETy SETUp OpERATION MAINTENANcE part Description Qty 1 Face Plate 1 2 Front Stand Leg 1 3 Rear Stand Leg 1 4 Supporting Plate 2 5 Connecting Plate 1 6 Base Plate 1 7 Motor Plate 1 9 Inner Plate 1 10 Motor Key 1 11 Pulley Box 1 12 Motor Pulley 1 13 Set Screw 1 20 Power Cord 1 21 Wire 1 23 Screw 2 24 Grounding Label 1 25 Washer 2 26 Lock Washer 1 27 Nut 1 part Description Qty 28 Switch Switch Plate Switch Box 1 29 Bushing 1 53 Hex Bolt 8 54 Hex Bolt 2 55 Carriage Bolt Flat Washer 9 57 Spring Washer 4 58 Flat Washer Nut Screw 5 63 Knob 1 64 Fixed Plate 4 65 Pad Feet 4 66 Side Panel 2 67 Press Block Screw 20 Page 22 For technical questions, please call Item 60564

23 Bandsaw Stand Assembly Diagram MAINTENANcE OpERATION SETUp SAFETy Item For technical questions, please call Page 23

24 Bandsaw parts List SAFETy SETUp OpERATION MAINTENANcE part Description Qty 1A Frame arm 1 2A Blade guard 1 3A Hex bolt 2 4A Guide post 1 5-1A Bracket post 1 5-2A Guide bracket 1 6A Knob 1 7A Spacing sleeve 1 8A Retaining ring 3 9A Bearing (6200zz) 2 10A Hex bolt 4 11A Blade guide A Blade guide 2 12A Retaining ring 3 13A Screw 2 14A Blade adjusting knob 1 15A Coil spring 1 16A Wheel bracket 1 17A Square nut 1 18A Blade tracking knob 1 19A Wheel shaft hinge 1 20A Spring pin 1 21A Steel pin 2 22A Wheel shaft 1 23A Bearing (6202z) 4 24A Upper wheel 1 25A Wheel protector 2 26A Nut 1 27A Stud 4 28A Inner wheel guard 1 29A Upper wheel guard 1 30A Knob nut 4 31A Spring pin 4 32A Hex bolt 1 33A Flat washer 4 34A Base 1 35A Nut 3 36A Saw blade 1 37A Table insert A Spring pin 1 38A Table pin 1 39A Table A Bolt 2 41A Trunnion clamp 2 42A Trunnion 2 43A Flat washer 6 44A Hex Bolt 6 part Description Qty 45A Table bracket 1 46A Angle Knob 2 47A Hex bolt 1 48A Nut 6 49A Pointer rod 1 50A Screw 1 51A Scale 1 52A Side cover 1 53A Hex Bolt 2 54A Flat washer 2 55A Bracket post A Knob screw A Knob screw 1 58A Blade guide 1 61A Key 2 63A Top Pulley 1 64A Retaining ring 1 65A Lower wheel shaft 1 66A Bearing (6204z) 2 67A Lower wheel 1 68A Nut 1 69A Lower wheel guard 1 70A Blade guard 1 73A Hex bolt 2 74A Flat washer 2 82A Scale 1 83A Guide plate 1 84A Pointer 1 87A Screw 1 89A Knob 1 90A Flat washer 1 91A Hex bolt 6 92A Spring washer 6 93A Flat washer 10 94A Dust port 1 95A Screw 3 96A Nut 3 97A Flat washer 4 98A Flat washer 2 99A Bushing 1 100A Screw 2 101A Belt 1 102A Belt 1 103A Saw pulley 1 104A Retaining ring 2 105A Shaft 1 Page 24 For technical questions, please call Item 60564

25 Bandsaw Assembly Diagram Please Note: Add an "A" suffix to each part number on this Parts Diagram to correspond with Parts List. MAINTENANcE OpERATION SETUp SAFETy Item For technical questions, please call Page 25

26 please READ THE FOLLOWING carefully SAFETy SETUp OpERATION MAINTENANcE THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS LIST AND ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM IN THIS MANUAL AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONLY. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER OR DISTRIBUTOR MAKES ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND TO THE BUYER THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO MAKE ANY REPAIRS TO THE PRODUCT, OR THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO REPLACE ANY PARTS OF THE PRODUCT. IN FACT, THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR EXPRESSLY STATES THAT ALL REPAIRS AND PARTS REPLACEMENTS SHOULD BE UNDERTAKEN BY CERTIFIED AND LICENSED TECHNICIANS, AND NOT BY THE BUYER. THE BUYER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER REPAIRS TO THE ORIGINAL PRODUCT OR REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO, OR ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO. Record product s Serial Number Here: Note: If product has no serial number, record month and year of purchase instead. Note: Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only, and are not available individually as replacement parts. Page 26 For technical questions, please call Item 60564

27 Limited 90 Day Warranty Harbor Freight Tools Co. makes every effort to assure that its products meet high quality and durability standards, and warrants to the original purchaser that this product is free from defects in materials and workmanship for the period of 90 days from the date of purchase. This warranty does not apply to damage due directly or indirectly, to misuse, abuse, negligence or accidents, repairs or alterations outside our facilities, criminal activity, improper installation, normal wear and tear, or to lack of maintenance. We shall in no event be liable for death, injuries to persons or property, or for incidental, contingent, special or consequential damages arising from the use of our product. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation of exclusion may not apply to you. THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS. To take advantage of this warranty, the product or part must be returned to us with transportation charges prepaid. Proof of purchase date and an explanation of the complaint must accompany the merchandise. If our inspection verifies the defect, we will either repair or replace the product at our election or we may elect to refund the purchase price if we cannot readily and quickly provide you with a replacement. We will return repaired products at our expense, but if we determine there is no defect, or that the defect resulted from causes not within the scope of our warranty, then you must bear the cost of returning the product. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. SAFETy MAINTENANcE OpERATION SETUp Item For technical questions, please call Page 27

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